Care Home Gardens in Nunhead should feel calm, safe and easy to enjoy every day. We create accessible pathways, raised beds, sensory planting and restful seating areas, with secure boundaries and considerate shade.
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Nunhead’s quiet, village-like character suits gardens designed for gentle routines and social moments outdoors. We build supportive spaces for care settings near Nunhead Green and around SE15, balancing safety with a homely feel. From memory gardens that encourage conversation to sensory borders that invite touch and scent, every detail is planned for wellbeing. Layouts are kept clear and legible to reduce trip risks and confusion.
Our team understands the varied outdoor spaces found behind Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period cottages across Nunhead and nearby East Dulwich. Many gardens are long and narrow, with level changes, tight side access and mature planting that needs careful protection during works. We design to suit mobility aids, visiting family groups and staff workflows, without making the garden feel institutional. Where space is limited, raised beds and compact seating areas add usability without clutter.
We start with a site visit to assess gradients, drainage, access points and user needs, then provide a clear design and specification. Installation is organised to minimise disruption, with tidy working practices and safe temporary routes where required. You’ll get practical guidance on planting care and seasonal upkeep, plus a written 10-year warranty on qualifying workmanship. Local clients trust us because we communicate clearly, arrive when we say we will, and finish to a premium standard.
We regularly work on care home gardens in London Borough of Southwark, where access can be tight and parking needs planning. Nunhead’s period streets often mean narrow side returns and shared boundaries, so we schedule deliveries carefully and protect neighbouring fences and planting. We also account for clay-heavy soils common locally, improving drainage and choosing plants that cope well. If you’re close to Nunhead Cemetery or Telegraph Hill Park, we’ll factor in mature tree shade and root zones during design.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, a small refresh with safer surfacing, a couple of raised beds and seating can start from £3,000–£7,000. Mid-sized upgrades including accessible pathways, handrails, sensory planting and secure boundaries often fall between £8,000–£20,000. Larger schemes with multiple zones, shade structures and a memory garden can be £20,000–£45,000+. We provide an itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on groundwork, levels and how many features are included. A simple pathway and seating installation may be completed in 3–5 days, while a full redesign with raised beds, boundaries, handrails and shade structures can take 2–6 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in SE15 streets, drainage works, curing times for bases, and lead times for bespoke joinery or metalwork.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as new planting, paths, raised beds and most seating areas. However, rules can apply to taller boundary treatments, structures near boundaries, lighting, and works affecting protected trees. If your property is in a conservation area or the building is listed, extra checks may be needed. We review the design against Southwark guidance and can advise on when to contact the council before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving bases, edging, raised bed structures, handrails and boundary works. The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, subject to normal use and appropriate maintenance. Natural materials and planting are covered differently because they’re affected by weather and care routines, but we specify robust options and give aftercare guidance. Any snagging is handled promptly and professionally.
We tailor designs to mobility needs and the character of the site. Popular options include resin-bound or smooth paving for accessible pathways, timber or masonry raised beds, and sensory planting with lavender, rosemary, grasses and winter-interest shrubs. Seating can be fixed benches, armchair-style benches with arms, or sheltered pergola-style areas with shade sails. We also create memory gardens with familiar plants and clear wayfinding. We’ll recommend materials based on slip resistance, maintenance and budget.
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